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Explore the homes surrounding Dorothea Walker Elementary School, located in the Mission area of Kelowna. Offering both English and French Immersion programs, the school caters to students in Grade 2 to Grade 5 and Grade 2 to Grade 6, respectively. Dorothea Walker Elementary boasts a robust music program and provides various extracurricular activities.
Delve into the history of the school's namesake, Dorothea Mary Walker, born on January 18, 1877, in the Shetland Islands. A dedicated teacher, she became the first school teacher in the Ellison District in 1894. Dorothea married W.D. Walker in 1904, and the Walkers played a significant role in the Okanagan Mission, with a school named in her honour opening on November 29, 1961. As a long-time resident, Mrs. Walker's legacy lives on at Dorothea Walker Elementary, offering a rich educational experience.
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